News for Restaurants in Chicago January 2016 Archive

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The Alinea Group Acquires MotoChef Grant Achatz, Nick Kokonas andThe Alinea Grouphave made an agreement to purchaseMoto. The trailblazing restaurant was created by chef-restaurateur Homaro Cantu, who died in April 2015. Moto's last night of service was February 14, 2016. Moto, 945 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, 312-491-0058.

Julian Cox Headed to the Windy CityMixologist Julian Cox has moved to Chicago to work with Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (Everest, Tru, etc.) He has crafted cocktails for many Los Angeles restaurants, including Sprout LA’s Bestia, Redbird, Rose Café-Restaurant, etc.

Alinea is temporarily closed for renovations from January to March 2016. During that period, chef Grant Achatz and his team will host Alinea pop-up experiences in Madrid, Spain, and Miami. Alinea, 1723 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614, 312-867-0110.